Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 1,715 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Gather 'round, crew. Let's talk about Broad Cove. It's a point break that's fairly consistent, and the best window is a fair way off. We've got a bit of a dry spell to get through, but there's a genuine standout hiding in the second week that could be worth the wait.
Right now, we're looking at a pretty grim start. The swell is there, but it's all wrong. Wednesday the 22nd of July has a 7ft south swell with a short, weak 7-second period, and a strong southerly wind is just ruining it. The combined energy is a weak 361, and it's just messy. That trend continues into Thursday the 23rd; the swell jumps to 10ft from the SSW with a longer 10-second period, and the energy climbs to a moderate 2752, but it's still cross-shore wind and classed as marginal. Friday the 24th is a write-off with tiny waves.
Then we hit a real quiet patch. From Saturday the 25th right through to Friday the 31st, the surf is tiny and weak. The combined energy rarely breaks 100, and the waves are mostly under 3ft. It's a long stretch of poor conditions, with a few mornings offering clean but very ordinary knee-high slop. Sunday the 27th has a moment of glassy conditions, but it's on a 3ft south-east swell—just not enough push.
Things start to look a little more interesting on the 31st of July. The morning is clean with a 3ft south swell, but it's still average. The afternoon of Friday the 31st is a real step up. We get a 4ft south swell with an 8-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and the combined energy hits 225. The call is "expect good surf conditions," and it's the first real clean session on offer.
But the big one? That's Monday the 6th of August. The morning brings a solid 7ft south-southwest swell with a long 11-second period, and the wind is howling offshore from the northwest. The combined energy is a massive 1738—strong, powerful stuff. The guidance says excellent conditions for experienced surfers, and I'm not arguing. This is a proper groundswell, and at a point break like Broad Cove, it should set up nicely. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.
If you're an expert, mark your calendar for Monday the 6th of August. That's the one. The rest of the run-up is mostly a washout, but the 31st of July afternoon is a decent little warm-up.
Stay frosty.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 |
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 kJ | 50 | 356 | 691 | 1088 | 1715 | 641 | 180 | 92 | 58 | 57 | 68 | 83 | 43 | 57 | 59 | 47 | 75 | 64 | 70 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:13AM1.31m | 3:36PM1.49m | 4:14AM1.25m | 4:29PM1.46m | 5:16AM1.23m | 5:23PM1.46m | 6:14AM1.24m | 6:16PM1.49m | 7:06AM1.27m | 7:05PM1.53m | 7:52AM1.32m | 7:50PM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:10PM0.44m | 9:11AM0.50m | 10:09PM0.47m | 10:05AM0.57m | 11:08PM0.47m | 11:01AM0.60m | 00:04AM0.45m | 11:57AM0.60m | 00:55AM0.41m | 12:49PM0.57m | 1:41AM0.36m | 1:36PM0.53m | 2:23AM0.30m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 8:53 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | 3 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SE 11 | E 7 | — | S 9 | SE 8 | SSW 9 | SE 7 | SSW 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | 1 | — | 1037 | 164 | 180 | 49 | 58 | 57 | 68 | 83 | 43 | 57 | 59 | 47 | 75 | 64 | 70 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SSW 9 | S 10 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SE 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 67 | 92 | 2 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 7 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 6 | SE 12 | E 9 | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | 25 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 50 | 356 | 691 | 1088 | 1715 | 641 | — | — | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1099 | 551 | 523 | 428 | 501 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 21 | 1266 | 501 | 21 | 2139 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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